Stephen I of Moldavia (Romanian: Ștefan I; 1364 – 1399) was Prince of Moldavia from 1394 to 1399.
He succeeded to the throne as son of the previous ruler, Roman I and succeeded by his brother Iuga whom he associated to the throne in 1399 when he fell ill.[1] Stephen I's rule is notable for his victory at Ghindaoani (Neamț County) in February 1395 against king Sigismund I of Hungary who wished to assert his suzerainty over Moldavia (Stephen having had secured the support & agreed to be vassal of king Wladislaw II Jagello of Poland).
[2] Stephen I is buried at Bogdana Monastery in Rădăuți, Romania next to his father Roman I, grandfather Costea & great-grandfather Bogdan I - the founder of independent Moldavia.
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